Via the Albinen ladders from Leukerbad to Albinen – Leukerbad

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Via the Albinen ladders from Leukerbad to Albinen – Leukerbad

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Via the Albinen ladders from Leukerbad to Albinen – Leukerbad

02:00

6.18km

200m

Hiking

Where hundreds of years ago, goods were transported back and forth over difficult passages between the villages of Albinen and Leukerbad, today you will find the oldest via ferrata in Switzerland - the Albinenleiter. You don't need any climbing equipment to master the hike over the eight wooden ladders. However, you should still be sure-footed and not afraid of heights to master this six-kilometer hike.

The starting point of the tour is the village square in Leukerbad. You hike south out of the village, through the Lochwald forest and after a good two kilometers you reach the Albinenleitern. Now you overcome the almost 100 meter difference in altitude over the eight wooden ladders of the path and can then take a rest in the Flaschen restaurant. The route continues over meadows and fields - with a breathtaking view of the Rhone Valley - to the destination Albinen.

by Leukerbad

Last updated: August 30, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.15 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

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54 m

Valais Alpine Thermal Spa

Highlight • Rest Area

After the hike, give your tired body a break in the thermal water and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains, or relax in the sauna: You should definitely pay a visit to the Walliser Alpentherme.

Further information at alpentherme.ch

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2.17 km

Albinen Ladders

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The oldest via ferrata in Switzerland or the Alps, opened in 1781. The adventurous Albinen ladders are located on the historic trade route between the villages of Albinen and Leukerbad.

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2.53 km

Restaurant Flaschen

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From the outside, the restaurant/hotel Flaschen exudes a cool retro charm, but the interior and the rooms are new and stylishly renovated. Once you have successfully climbed the Albinen ladders, you can sit down on the sun terrace and enjoy an ice cream!

More information is available at restaurant- Flaschen.ch/sites/de.

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4.46 km

View of the Rhone Valley

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With this view in front of you, it almost runs itself over the wide hiking trails.

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6.18 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

1.16 km

763 m

236 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

719 m

317 m

238 m

130 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (1,280 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 25, 2024,Über die Albinenleitern von Leukerbad nach Albinen

The oldest via ferrata in Switzerland - or rather the Alps - since 1781. Climb the adventurous Albinen ladders on the historic trade route between the villages of Albinen and Leukerbad. The highlight of the hike is climbing the eight wooden ladders that were once used to overcome the only connection between Albinen and Leukerbad. In Albinen you will find …

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May 19, 2022

Where hundreds of years ago, goods were transported back and forth over difficult passages between the villages of Albinen and Leukerbad, today you will find the oldest via ferrata in Switzerland - the Albinenleiter. You don't need any climbing equipment to master the hike over the eight wooden ladders

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